Festivals

Frangipani Festival

11 Sept 2026 – 13 Sept 2026Rabaul, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Marks Rabaul's recovery from the 1994 volcanic eruption — float parade and street festivities.

Places to stay in East New Britain

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Gazelle International Hotel

East New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Swimming poolWi-Fi

A hotel above Ralum Golf Course in East New Britain with views of Blanche Bay, the Duke of York Islands and the active Tavurvur volcano. Built on the historic site of Queen Emma of the South Seas' former residence; offers dining, entertainment and conferencing.

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Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort

East New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Beach accessSwimming pool

Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort sits on Blanche Bay with views of New Ireland, the Duke of York Islands and Rabaul's volcanoes. Air-conditioned suites and bungalows each have a private balcony overlooking the water.

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Kokopo Village Resort

East New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Beach accessAirport transfer

Set in tropical gardens overlooking Blanche Bay and the Duke of York Islands in Kokopo Town, East New Britain. The resort has 23 air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, coastal-view dining and occasional traditional singing performances, and can arrange transfers, conferences and cultural or war-relic tours.

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Kulau Lodge

East New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Air conditioningRestaurant

Self-contained holiday homes at Kabakada Village on East New Britain's North Coast Road, 20 minutes from Rabaul and about an hour from Kokopo. Each home has two air-conditioned bedrooms and a full kitchen, with beach access, 24-hour security, and an onsite restaurant and bar.

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Queen Emma Lodge

East New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Queen Emma Lodge is a small lodge in Kokopo, East New Britain Province, named for the historic Queen Emma Forsayth associated with the area's colonial-era plantation history.

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Rabaul Hotel

East New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Swimming poolWi-Fi

A hotel in the heart of historic Rabaul town, East New Britain, overlooking the harbour with dramatic volcano and coastline views. It's a convenient base for visiting the Rabaul Volcano Observatory, Yamamoto Bunker, hot springs and war history sites nearby.

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Rapopo Plantation Resort: Absolute Beachfront

East New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Beach accessSwimming pool

Beachfront resort near Kokopo, East New Britain, 10 minutes from the airport, with views of Tavurvur volcano over Rabaul. Guests can dive, snorkel off the beach, tour WWII war tunnels and relics, or meet wild dolphins nearby. On-site dining features fresh local seafood and lobster.

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Taklam Lodge & Tours

East New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Swimming poolWi-Fi

Situated ideally in the heart of Kokopo Town, Taklam Lodge caters for long-term travellers, offering a home away from home service, with friendly staff. The Taklam Tours also offer scenic tours around Rabaul and on the outskirts of Kokopo.

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